Truck drivers’ protest govt promised to listen to their concerns: MHA

Since January 1, Truck drivers have been demonstrating against the rules established on December 28, 2023, in the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita for hit-and-run cases. The Ministry of Home Affairs announced that drivers who cause a serious road accident through negligent driving and flee without reporting the incident to the police or any administration official could face up to 10 years in prison and a fine of Rs 7 lakh under the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), which replaces the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Nevertheless, the law’s provisions are currently on hold. A press statement regarding this was released by the Ministry of Home Affairs.

The Government of India has taken cognizance of the concerns of truckers regarding the provision of 10 years imprisonment and fine,under Section 106 (2) of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita and held detailed discussion with the representatives of the All India Motor Transport Congress today.

The government wants to point out that these new laws and provisions have not yet come into force. We would also like to point out that the decision to invoke Section 106 (2) of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita will be taken only after consultation with theAll India Motor Transport Congress.

We appeal to All India Motor Transport Congress and all the drivers to return to their respective jobs.